Certified Police Officer

Location: Emporia, VA

Agency

Emporia Police Department

Deadline

Open until filled.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The City of Emporia is accepting applications for Certified Police Officer positions.  Starting salary is $36,685.

Excellent benefits:  Take-home car program, paid training, paid law enforcement retirement (age 50 with 25 years), overtime pay.

Qualifications

At least 21 years of age, U.S. citizen, acceptable driving record, high school diploma or GED, no felonies or serious misdemeanors, 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20.  Not color blind.  Virginia Law Enforcement Certification required.

Hiring Process
A complete medical physical, physical ability test, background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screen, and panel interview.

How to Apply

Must apply on a City application, which may be obtained from The City of Emporia Website — www.ci.emporia.va.us

Submit application by:
•Email — ,

• Or via USPS

City of Emporia
City Manager’s Office
201 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 511
Emporia, VA 23847
Phone:  (434) 634-3332
Fax: (434) 634-0003

Open until filled.  We will begin reviewing applications Friday, October 10, 2008.